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Could You Make It as a Farmer?

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There's nothing easy about being a farmer. Do you think you have what it takes to work long, grueling hours under the hot sun? Not many people do. Play on to find out!

Have you ever spent a full day laboring directly under the hot summer sun?

Yes, many times.

Yes, I didn't like it much, but I think I would get used to it.

No, but I think I would be fine.

No. I think I'd hate it.

Do you own any brimmed hats?

No - not my style.

No, but I'd wear one.

Maybe, I'd have to dig around in my closet.

Yes.

Are you squeamish?

A bit, yes.

I am very squeamish.

Not at all.

Kind of, but I can get over it.

How are your hose management skills?

Not bad.

Excellent.

I'm not sure I can haul a hose.

I need to tone up a bit, but I'd be good to go soon.

Can you lift up to 60 lbs without assistance?

Yes, I can lift more than that.

It might be a stretch, but I think I could do it.

Not without assistance, no.

Never in a million years.

Do you have any stamina?

Eh, some, but not a lot.

Yeah, I think so.

Yes, lots.

No, not really.

How far do you think you could pitch a small rectangular bale of hay?

I probably couldn't lift it off the ground.

15+ feet up in the air.

10-14 feet up in the air.

5-9 feet up in the air.

Do you enjoy working with animals?

Its not my favorite thing, but yes.

Yes, I love working with animals.

No, I really don't want to work with animals.

I wouldn't say I like it, but I can do it.

Would outfit would you choose to wear for a day of farm work?

Slacks, a t-shirt, and good tennis shoes.

Work pants, t-shirt, flannel, and work boots.

Shorts, a tank top, and tennis shoes.

A sundress and sandals.

Are you okay with having a "farmer's tan?"

I won't be super excited about it, but it's fine.

Sure, I don't care.

No, but I'll go to the tanner to even it out.

No, not at all.

Have you ever flipped a compost pile?

Have I ever what?

No, but it doesn't sound too hard.

No, but I've seen someone do it.

I sure have.

Do you think you could work around the smell of animal feces?

No.

I think I could, but it'd take some getting used to.

Yeah, not a problem

Maybe, but I'm wary.

Has anyone ever told you that you have a "green thumb?"

Yes, many times.

Once or twice.

No, but I like to think I do.

No, because I don't.

Have you ever sat in a sauna?

Yes, and I had to leave immediately because I couldn't handle it.

Yes, I enjoyed it.

No, but I'd like to try.

No, and I have no interest.

Do you have a background in biology, agriculture, or a similar field?

No, not at all.

No, but I've taken some courses.

I never studied it, but I have a lot of hands on experience.

Yes, I studied it in college.

How would you deal with small pests, like prairie dogs or iguanas?

Relocate them.

Kill them.

Leave them be.

Make someone else take care of it.

What would you want to farm?

Animals (cattle, pigs, etc)

Produce

Trees

I'm not sure.

Do you enjoy working with your hands?

Sometimes, yes.

No, not at all.

Yes, I prefer to work only or mainly with my hands.

Occasionally.

How would you describe yourself?

Occasionally social.

Outgoing.

Reserved.

Somewhat social.

Are you a team player?

As long as I like the team, yes.

Always.

No, not really.

Eh, I can be when I want to.

Do you learn from your mistakes?

Yeah, I'd say I'm good at that.

Sometimes. Sometimes I need someone else to point it out.

No, not usually.

Yes, after I make the same mistake a few times.

Do you know how to use basic hand tools, like a screwdriver or wrench?

Yes, I have a basic skill set when it comes to tools.

Yes, I can use more advanced tools as well.

I know a few things, but not much.

No.

What do you think about living more than half an hour away from the nearest shopping area and city?

If there isn't pizza delivery available, I'm not interested.

It would take some getting used to, but I could do it.

I don't know about that. It would have to be a really awesome place to live.

I prefer living away from the city.

Do you have any mechanical know-how?

The very, very basics, yes.

Yes, I'm a good mechanic.

No, not at all.

A bit, yes.

Can you be trusted to operate heavy machinery?

Yes, I've had plenty of experience.

Yes, as long as I was properly trained on how to use it.

I think so.

No, probably not.

Are you a dog person?

No, I'm not a fan of dogs.

I like them as much as any other pet.

Yes, but I'm not dog crazy.

Yes! Dogs are my favorite.

Can you live without reliable access to high speed internet or cell reception?

Yes, that doesn't bother me.

No, absolutely not.

For some time, but not too long.

I'd really prefer not to.

What time do you usually wake up?

9 - 10 a.m.

Noon.

7 - 8:30 a.m.

At or before sunrise

Do you think you could work outdoors in poor weather conditions?

I think so.

Yep.

No, I can barely work outside when it's nice out.

Maybe, but probably not.

Are you accident prone?

Nope, I watch what I'm doing.

Not really, unless stubbing my toes count.

Yes, I'm always running into problems.

A bit, but nothing major has happened yet.

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